Greetings from Shanghai
Arrived at Shanghai airport yesterday where I was picked up by Elke and her driver. I am staying with Danny and Elke and it is great to catch up with them!!! Off to explore Shanghai a bit this afternoon. Trip…
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Success on Mt Vinson
Just a quick note to let folks know that I just returned from Antartica where we were successful on Mt Vinson. About to board the plane back the US in the next hour or so. Will be a grueling 24…
Greetings from Hong Kong and Congrats to Stephen!!
Hello hello!!!!!!! I just read the update on the expedition site and it looks like my Sweetpea (and the whole team) was succesful in summitting Mt Vinson!!!!!!! Yihaa!!!!!!! Well Done!!! Pity that the company doesn’t update their site over the…
Sydney Dec 3rd
This is my last full day in Sydney – tomorrow ‘m off to Hong Kong (via an overnight in Bangkok). As said in my previous post I’m having a great time catching up with people! For those of you who’ve…
Sydney Dec 2nd
A very quick update from Sydney where I’m having a great time!!!! I’ve been busy catching up with lots of people, which has been and is fantastic!!! Have to run now!
Sydney Nov 30
Hi All! Made it to Sydney this morning! I am in the process of calling all my friends here; I’ve been in touch with some, with others I’ve left a message. I’m pretty jetlagged – didn’t get any sleep on…
Bangkok – Oriental City
I said goodbye to Beijing yesterday afternoon and hello to Bangkok last night. Fil was waiting for me at the airport – which was great as I arrived quite late – and we took a taxi to his place. Spent…
Thanksgiving in Beijing
Goodmorning everyone! All is going very well here in Beijing. I visited the Great Wall (Unesco World Heritage) yesterday which was one of ‘those things’ on my list of man-made structures to see. I was in a group with one…
Beijing Nov 23
Hi All! Gorgeous weather here in Beijing: blue skies and cold, but very nice! Saw the main sites in the city yesterday…. but please remind me to not visit a city anymore that is gearing up for the Olympics as…
We are “go” for Departure
Just been given the word. The flight has been cleared for departure. With good luck we will be in the air in less than 2 hours. Signing off from Punta Arenas.
Still In Punta Arenas
Yes, still here. The plane did not leave early. So we are back on the original schedule. Hopefully will depart today. Yesterday visibility on the ice was unlimited, but winds were gusting between 20 and 60 miles per hour. The…
Beijing Nov 22
Hi All, I made it safe and sound to Beijing – planning to tour the city today.
Rushing to Depart
We are all rushing to get the our stuff packed correctly and the plane loaded. Looks like we may fly a day early, which would be wonderful. Apparently there has been some very bad weather over the last two weeks…
Arrived in the Southern Tip of Chile
Arrive a few hours ago in Punta Arenas after 24 hours of flying and very little sleep. A quick shower to freshen up, a little stroll down the main street and now sitting in an Internet Cafe. Flight was uneventful.…
Leaving on Nov 20th
Hi All! Just a quick one to get this new travel log started. I’m leaving tomorrow, Sunday Nov 20 to Beijing, China – the first stop on my trip. I arrive there on Nov 21st. I do not know what…